Change your thoughts + Change your life ✨💕..
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When you start to appreciate and show gratitude for the things you have rather than envy the things you don’t, you truly become happier. Sure we all want to strive for greater things however enjoying the journey of getting there is what it’s all about 💕 .
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For me at least ✨🤩

YOU GUYS!!! Life is insanely good. To ALL of us. There is beauty and surprise in every single day 🌟
Sometimes we may have to squint a little to see the good, but trust me, it’s hidden there somewhere!
Even if it doesn’t seem right at the time, I always believe there is a plan in store for all of us. 🙌🏻 Enjoy the crazy ride we call life.
And hey, at least it keeps us on our toes sometimes!
Double tap if you agree life has a plan! 💕

Swipe Before and Afters! Shocking! 1 week before Mrs Colorado America!!
I am so excited 😆 for this opportunity to shine and showcase my amazing journey. I am beyond blessed to enjoy a journey of a lifetime. Look at just a touch of what I have accomplished in the last two years on this journey! And this just displays the physical journey. The spiritual, social, emotional journey has been even more gratifying.
I’m reflecting on my babies, all 6 of them, and the pure blessings each one is in my life and the journey I share with my adorable super supportive husband Charles Kikumoto. I gained quite a few pounds over the years of having babies back to back, even the journey of trying to get pregnant (yes we even did IVF and couldn’t even get 1 viable egg. BUT the Lord is in charge and blessed us with a whole house full of blessings!) Last year I lost about 65 lbs in prep for Mrs Colorado. This year I have toned and built muscle and gained core strength that I thought I had lost forever. It’s so hard when you can’t even do a jumping jack or even a sit up, when I was so active and fit before. It does something to your mojo, your confidence, your attitude.
BUT. I am here to share with you that you CAN do it! Hard work, diligence and preparation CAN make changes and WILLING yourself to change, makes changes. I am proof. I am not bragging, I am sharing my weight loss journey. I want to share how exhilarating it is to achieve a goal! Goals baby! I have lots of goals. I hope I can inspire you to change something and make your life better. When you feel great about yourself you have a better attitude, a better outlook on life and thus a better life experience. This is the only life on earth we are given. So enjoy every moment!!! Take life by the horns and ride baby ride!! I am proud to say, I am doing just that!!! Making a mark and leaving a legacy!
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So now that Spring is officially here that means I can pull the paddle out right?!

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The newest saddle to join the Cashel Company line-up, the Drover is both durable and comfortable. Ideal for long days of ranch work or long days on a trail, the Drover is made with high-quality Hermann Oak leather with a full-padded seat. Built on an AXIS tree, the Drover will fit you and your horse so you can both #EnjoyTheRide .

Headed home to #Wisconsin today and praying we’ll be arriving to a box on our doorstep!! 📦🤞🏻 The boys and I already decided we’d be trying out the Cake Shake RIGHT AWAY. (We’ll make sure to share what we think with you guys.) Meanwhile, we’ve been brainstorming what recipes we could use this cake batter flavor in. The list is long- super versatile- but protein balls made the top of the list!! (Pancakes, muffins, nice cream, etc were also on there.) How good do these look??? And for those of you who wondered, their #artificialfree policy is still in effect. The sprinkles in the shake are made from purple sweet potatoes, spirulina, and red radish! Who knew?! 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Be bold in your beliefs, be confident in your abilities, be wise in your actions, be grateful in your victories. 💗
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I am hoping for a great day for myself and for you to. I am planning on getting the second surprise today and may show it off on Saturday instead if the show stays on. I was also thinking of doing a Giveaway and giving one of you guys a special surprise from my amazing sponsors, including myself. -
What’s the most risky thing you’ve ever done for a friend? ❤️

This last year has been quite the journey! It’s really the only way to sum it up. It’s had its ups and downs and I’ve definitely grown a lot. I had to surrender the desire to have control over my life and what was in store for me and just stay rooted in doing what felt right. Every day I woke up I had to reset intentions and find ways to stay positive, stay patient and keep looking forward even when I had no idea what I was looking at. I filled my time with connecting to people, finding ways to contribute to them and identifying problems in the world that I could take action on creating solutions.
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Finally, this week a door opened, and for me this was a very big door. I may act like it’s “no big deal”, but when I got the call with an offer from 3M, I shook my head and laughed to myself, and as I opened my fridge to grab a snack, I took a moment to take it all in. I remember setting my head against the fridge, taking a deep breath, another little chuckle, and a few tears found their way down my cheek. I was so overjoyed, excited and a huge weight was taken off my shoulders.
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I started on Wednesday and my team has been so kind and welcoming, they even left me this moleskin notebook in my personal “brand color” 😆 (how did they know?!) and cute donut 🍩 and coffee (also so me) post it notes. 🤗💃🏻💓
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I just wanted to share my experience because this last year has been tough, even if I post a lot of happy-go-lucky and positive things. But when you have goals and intentions set, you can really create anything you want. Each day can be a beautiful ride and you learn that having expectations can just set you up for disappointment but manifesting positive results from your actions and intentions can leave you with joy, determination, clarity and fulfillment. 🙌🏼☺️
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Do you have an experience like mine? Share below! I want people to get that these experiences are normal and while in the moment you may feel lost and hopeless, there is always joy on the other side.🌈 Life is a journey. Enjoy the ride!
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